We are consistently impressed that TOJIRO can deliver this level of fit, finish, and performance using VG10 steel at such an accessible price point. VG10 is one of the most trusted stainless steels in kitchen cutlery, known for its excellent edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. The VG10 core is clad in softer 13 chrome stainless steel, which improves durability and makes sharpening easier while supporting the cutting edge.
The nakiri is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife designed for efficient prep work. Its taller blade and flat edge profile make it ideal for chopping and push cutting, offering great stability and clean, precise cuts through vegetables and fruits. The thin grind helps the knife move easily through dense produce while maintaining good control on the board.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry immediately after use. Do not use on hard items like bones or frozen foods. Use a quality whetstone for sharpening and avoid dishwashers to preserve edge life and handle condition.
Brand: TOJIRO Location: Sanjo City, Japan Construction: San Mai Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel Cladding: 13 Chrome Stainless Steel Edge Grind: Double Bevel 50/50 Handle: Reinforced Black Pakka Wood Weight: 4.2 oz (120 g) Blade Length: 170 mm Total Length: 285 mm Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm Blade Height: 46 mm
The nakiri is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife designed for efficient prep work. Its taller blade and flat edge profile make it ideal for chopping and push cutting, offering great stability and clean, precise cuts through vegetables and fruits. The thin grind helps the knife move easily through dense produce while maintaining good control on the board.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry immediately after use. Do not use on hard items like bones or frozen foods. Use a quality whetstone for sharpening and avoid dishwashers to preserve edge life and handle condition.
Solid knife all aroundPosted By: Cory
33 people found this review helpful
Bought as my second prep knife at work and it cuts through so nicely. Herbs are easier to cut and its a super thin blade. Price is insanely good for quality and the look is very nice. European style handle is really easy to use also
33 people found this review helpful
Bought as my second prep knife at work and it cuts through so nicely. Herbs are easier to cut and its a super thin blade. Price is insanely good for quality and the look is very nice. European style handle is really easy to use also
Value sweet spotPosted By: Matt Freeman
56 people found this review helpful
If you already know you want a nakiri, here's the rest of what you need to know: I just came upstairs from the kitchen and I can tell you it doesn't wedge in carrots.
Do go on? Fine. This is the cheapest knife made with VG-10 I've seen for sale except for the bolsterless DP petty which is the same difference. VG-10 is better knife steel than the 4116 in my Messermeister chef's which cost three times as much. VG-10 is known for ease of sharpening along with ability to hold a fine, sharp edge, which the screaming edge it comes with is a testament to. Sklnny-bladed knives like this are relatively easy to sharpen. Besides the geometry, the profile is relatively flat, so it functions like a nakiri should. It's not a beauty queen but it's not a beater either. It's a hell of a well-performing knife for a ridiculously low price. If you think there's any vegetable chopping in your future, for goodness' sake just buy one.
56 people found this review helpful
If you already know you want a nakiri, here's the rest of what you need to know: I just came upstairs from the kitchen and I can tell you it doesn't wedge in carrots.
Do go on? Fine. This is the cheapest knife made with VG-10 I've seen for sale except for the bolsterless DP petty which is the same difference. VG-10 is better knife steel than the 4116 in my Messermeister chef's which cost three times as much. VG-10 is known for ease of sharpening along with ability to hold a fine, sharp edge, which the screaming edge it comes with is a testament to. Sklnny-bladed knives like this are relatively easy to sharpen. Besides the geometry, the profile is relatively flat, so it functions like a nakiri should. It's not a beauty queen but it's not a beater either. It's a hell of a well-performing knife for a ridiculously low price. If you think there's any vegetable chopping in your future, for goodness' sake just buy one.
Totally RecommendedPosted By: Marcus Hum
57 people found this review helpful
The blade is thin and the steel sharpens well. It's extremely performant in the kitchen and you're getting full cutting performance. No extra cost goes into extra embelishment and it is a screaming deal.
Disclaimer - While I've owned this model for 5 years, I didnt actually purchase it from CKTG (did previously purchase other knives from CKTG).
57 people found this review helpful
The blade is thin and the steel sharpens well. It's extremely performant in the kitchen and you're getting full cutting performance. No extra cost goes into extra embelishment and it is a screaming deal.
Disclaimer - While I've owned this model for 5 years, I didnt actually purchase it from CKTG (did previously purchase other knives from CKTG).
